Generative AI (GenAI) Programme
IMDA's Generative AI (GenAI) Programme helps digitally mature enterprises understand GenAI and implement solutions with tech partners to access new markets, boost productivity, and create new products. The programme is delivered through two tracks: 1. **GenAI x Digital Leaders (GenAI x DL)** — a project-based track with a Tech Discovery phase (understand GenAI, identify use cases, receive tech advisory) followed by a Project Implementation phase (partner with vendors, deploy solutions, receive governance and best-practice guidance). 2. **CTO-as-a-Service** — off-the-shelf GenAI-powered solutions available without customisation via the CTO-as-a-Service portal. Common use cases supported include Knowledge Mining, Customer Engagement, Conversational Analytics, Operations Automation, and Content Generation.
Eligibility Criteria
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ACRA-registered, taxable business operating in Singapore
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Minimum 30% local shareholding
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Non-ICT company with in-house tech capabilities
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Keen to develop and deploy GenAI infrastructure and solutions
How to Apply
**GenAI x Digital Leaders track:** 1. Tech Discovery — work with IMDA to understand GenAI, identify use cases, and receive tech advisory 2. Project Implementation — partner with selected tech vendors to design and deploy solutions, with guidance on governance and best practices 3. Submit project idea via the Project Idea Submission Form (https://form.gov.sg/65cee90a73cc6cca863e3c5e)
**CTO-as-a-Service track:** - Browse off-the-shelf GenAI solutions directly on the CTO-as-a-Service portal (https://services2.imda.gov.sg/CTOaaS/)
**Contacts:** - General inquiries: IMDA DTC Inquiry Form (https://go.gov.sg/dtc-inquiry-form) - Solution providers: GenAI_DL_Ops@imda.gov.sg
Claims and Disbursement
Disbursement terms are assessed per approved project under the Digital Leaders Programme. Refer to the Letter of Offer for claim milestones and documentation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digitally mature, ACRA-registered Singapore businesses with at least 30% local shareholding and in-house tech capabilities, that are non-ICT companies keen to adopt GenAI.
GenAI x Digital Leaders is a project-based engagement with IMDA and tech partners for bespoke GenAI implementation. CTO-as-a-Service offers off-the-shelf GenAI solutions without customisation.
Specific co-funding quantum is not published and is assessed per project under the Digital Leaders Programme. Funding supports GenAI solution adoption and project implementation.
Submit through the project idea submission form at https://form.gov.sg/65cee90a73cc6cca863e3c5e. For general inquiries, use the IMDA DTC Inquiry Form. Solution providers can email GenAI_DL_Ops@imda.gov.sg.
Knowledge Mining, Customer Engagement, Conversational Analytics, Operations Automation, and Content Generation.
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3R Fund
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Up to 80% of qualifying costs, capped at S$1,000,000 per project
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Good Design Research & Development (GDRD)
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